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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TS6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was revealed 5 years after the TS6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z7 II matches up versus the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic TS6

 Z7 II TS6 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2015Newer by 71 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon Z7 II

 TS6 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS6

 Z7 II TS6 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II and the TS6.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and TS6 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and TS6.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count excellent (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-10-14 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $2,997 $300